Wan Ka Wing
Karen Wan Ka Wing is driven by a constant desire to explore and experiment with various mediums as an artist. She is open to trying different artistic forms, including light clay, tie-dye, photography, and glass. This versatility allows her to push the boundaries of traditional art and discover innovative ways to express her ideas.
At the core of her artistic practice is a deep concern for mental health issues. Through Karen’s work, she strives to create a platform for dialogue and raise awareness about the complexities surrounding mental well-being. By addressing these issues, she aims to foster empathy and understanding while challenging societal stigmas.
Furthermore, Karen’s art is an authentic representation of herself. She believes in the power of self-expression and presents her experiences, emotions, and perspectives through her creative endeavours. By sharing her authentic self, she hopes to inspire others to embrace their own uniqueness and find solace in the art they create.
In summary, Karen’s artistic journey encompasses a willingness to explore diverse mediums, a passion for mental health advocacy, and a commitment to presenting her authentic self. Through her art, she aspires to make a meaningful impact and encourage introspection and connection within viewers.
Oil pastel
油粉彩
150cm x 150cm x 150cm
150 厘米 x 150 厘米 x 150 厘米
My Messy Universe
Imperfectly Blending
Different emotions of loss, joy, and tranquillity,
Different information about the world, society, and ourselves,
Like rolling a snowball, collecting along the way, shaping them into individual spheres.
Imperfectly Exhibiting
Different modes of expression, release, and communication,
Different approaches to handling, understanding, and facing,
The spheres roll outward, creating my universe with diverse imprints.
我混亂的宇宙
不成熟地混合
不同的情緒失落、喜悅、平靜的，
不同的資訊地球、社會、你我他的，
像滾雪球一樣把沿途收集到的形成一個 個球。
不成熟地展演
不同的表現、抒發、傳遞方式，
不同的處理、理解、面對方式，
球體以不同的痕跡向外滾動營造我的 宇宙。
2022 Individual assignment
1920x1080px
One minute, eight frames per second
Adobe AfterEffects, Procreate
It is a one-minute animation telling about the derivation of depression, not only mentally ill but also physiologically because of a malfunction, in order to turn the neurons in the brain into uncontrollable monsters and perform abnormal behaviours. It is expressed that psychology and physiology are connected, and I hope to express complex scientific knowledge with simple and interesting animations in order to resolve misunderstandings about depression.
Watch it here.
2022
Digital Prints on 200g Glossy Pink Paper
A5, 32 pages
It is a photo book talking about my fear of fish through the lens of my phone. This book is divided into three sections, which are divided into different age groups: Childhood, Pre-Teen, and Teenage. From the appearance of the fish to the behaviour to the quality of life, it is associated with the different problems people encounter in society. For example, the hollow eyes of fish remind me of people’s eyes, eyes, and opinions about me; the water tank filled with fish excrement and other dirty and yellowed water is like the dirty air in human cities; high population density, etc.
2018 Individual Self-Assignment
90cm x 60cm
Acrylic paint on canvas
This is a 90cm x 60cm Acrylic Painting that depicts the pressures faced by women in today’s society, including the pressures of marriage, the pressure to reproduce, and the pressure of appearance and beauty. These pressures are like imprints on cells, multiplying and surrounding women, forming a deep well of pressure that makes it difficult to access the outside world. Under the influence of these pressures, the body starts to send signals of discomfort, manifesting through symptoms like vomiting out the indigestible pressures, and eventually, it may succumb to the pressure just as dinosaurs did.